Best 3 Ham And Lima Bean Soup Recipes

Ham and lima bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with ham, lima beans, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The soup is simmered until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together. This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber.

The article includes two recipes for ham and lima bean soup. The first recipe is a classic ham and lima bean soup that is made with ham, lima beans, carrots, celery, onion, and a flavorful broth. The second recipe is a slow cooker ham and lima bean soup that is made with ham, lima beans, carrots, celery, onion, and a flavorful broth. The slow cooker version of the soup is a great option for busy weeknights.

Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are easily found at most grocery stores. The soup can be served with a side of bread or crackers.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces dried baby lima beans
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place lima beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discard liquid., In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook onions and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, ham, carrots, water, jalapeno, parsley, pepper and lima beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIMA AND NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP

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This is my creation of a Lima/Navy bean soup. After years of practice and trying many variations, I like this one the best. It's a dinner by itself and so good.

Provided by Marilyn G.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

3 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large meaty ham bone or 4 smoked ham hocks
16 ounces dry lima beans
1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

In a large soup pot, brown the Italian sausage; drain off fat. Add ham bone (or ham hocks), lima beans, navy beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, chives, basil, green onion, thyme, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce and chicken base or bouillon.
Add the can of beer and water to cover all. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 or 5 hours, and the ham has been released from the bone. Refrigerate overnight to let the fat to come to the surface of the soup.
When ready to serve, skim fat, remove ham bone (or hocks), pick off remaining ham from bone and put into soup. Discard bones and bay leaves. Heat soup until warm. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 25.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1636.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

LEFTOVER HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Great for leftover ham after the holidays!

Provided by surfmonkey23

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 (16 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans
3 cups diced ham, or to taste
3 cups water
1 chopped onion
1 russet potato, cubed
½ cup salted butter
1 slice processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons celery salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring lima beans, ham, water, onion, potato, butter, processed cheese, cornstarch, celery salt, and pepper to a boil in a large pot. Stir until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1155.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

Use a variety of beans for added flavor and texture. Lima beans, black beans, and kidney beans are all great choices.
If you don't have any ham on hand, you can use bacon or sausage instead.
Add a bay leaf or two to the soup for extra flavor.
Serve the soup with a side of cornbread or crackers.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
If you want a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Ham and lima bean soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a ham and lima bean soup recipe out there for you.